sprint distance (750 yard swim-13 mile bike-5K run)
If you're a competitive triathlete, this sprint distance course will be perfect for you! The swim is longer for a sprint, the beach is sandy and clean, and the water is clear and not weedy. The bike has a couple of hills, and some nice straightaways to break away from the pack. The run is mostly flat, shaded and fast. Since this area lends itself well to being a good triathlon course, many triathletes come to Shady Oak Beach, and surrounding area, to train.
If you're a competitive triathlete, this sprint distance course will be perfect for you! The swim is longer for a sprint, the beach is sandy and clean, and the water is clear and not weedy. The bike has a couple of hills, and some nice straightaways to break away from the pack. The run is mostly flat, shaded and fast. Since this area lends itself well to being a good triathlon course, many triathletes come to Shady Oak Beach, and surrounding area, to train.
mini-sprint distance (100 yard swim-4.5 mile bike-1.75 mile run)
If you've ever thought about doing a triathlon, but aren't sure you're ready for a traditional triathlon distance, or have some limitations and can't do the full distances in one or more of the areas, then we might have the solution to what keeps you from TRI'ing. The Hopkins Royal Triathlon is proud to offer a "mini-sprint" distance.
VIP Charity Slots
For those that really want to get in to our event, we have an opportunity to do that, while at the same time benefiting the local community. By registering for a "VIP charity slot", you are able to still register for either the sprint course or the mini-sprint course, and the money (all $100) goes to one of the local youth groups volunteering at our triathlon. It's a cool win-win for everyone involved. Plus, you get to park in the beach lot on race day, and get reserved prime bike racks in the transition area.
Click here to see if you're registered
If you've ever thought about doing a triathlon, but aren't sure you're ready for a traditional triathlon distance, or have some limitations and can't do the full distances in one or more of the areas, then we might have the solution to what keeps you from TRI'ing. The Hopkins Royal Triathlon is proud to offer a "mini-sprint" distance.
VIP Charity Slots
For those that really want to get in to our event, we have an opportunity to do that, while at the same time benefiting the local community. By registering for a "VIP charity slot", you are able to still register for either the sprint course or the mini-sprint course, and the money (all $100) goes to one of the local youth groups volunteering at our triathlon. It's a cool win-win for everyone involved. Plus, you get to park in the beach lot on race day, and get reserved prime bike racks in the transition area.
Click here to see if you're registered
